Gallery | GARY VINCENT

A Life in Pictures

Before there was Finding Vincent, there was a lifetime of memories, experiences, and moments that shaped the person I would become. This gallery is a visual journey through those years. Each photograph captures more than a moment in time. Together, they tell the story of a life unfolding—one filled with milestones, family, laughter, challenges, and discovery. None of the photographs in this gallery appear in the book. I've chosen to share them here to offer readers a more personal look into my life beyond the printed pages.

Thank you for taking the time to explore these memories with me. I hope this collection enriches your experience of Finding Vincent and gives you a deeper connection to the story behind the memoir.

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Having a cold one with Marie.
Schlitz...the beer that made Milwaukee famous! — Having a cold one with Marie. Schlitz...the beer that made Milwaukee famous!

I eventually did learn how to hold a gun properly

1960 - Living in Crown Point, Indiana.
3 Years Old — 1960 - Living in Crown Point, Indiana. 3 Years Old

1962 - 5 Years Old...ready to start kindergarten in Kenosha, Wisconsin

1965 - 8 years old
My first uniform and I also made that frame — 1965 - 8 years old My first uniform and I also made that frame

1971 - William and Katherine's 50th wedding anniversary. I'm 14 and Beth is 8

Early 70's - Me and Beth...Beth made sure that Snoopy step stool, went everywhere with her...I think she wanted a dog

1973 - Standing by the back of the house I grew up in...with the park across the street

1974 - I worked at my uncle's Tyson's Sporting Goods store and played on their city league.
Notice on the top of the tv, was a Channel Master. It rotated the antennae outside, so it could pick up signals from Chicago and Milwaukee stations. — 1974 - I worked at my uncle's Tyson's Sporting Goods store and played on their city league. Notice on the top of the tv, was a Channel Master. It rotated the antennae outside, so it could pick up signals from Chicago and Milwaukee stations.

1975 - Bradford Highschool marching band. That's me in the outside third row

1977 - In my bedroom doing homework, while I was going to college to get my associate's degree in Police Science

1981 - Goldblatt's party for Sarah's birth

1983 - My last day in my office at the Navy Exchange

1983 - Twin Lakes Police Department...my badge and shoulder patch

1984 - Rookie on the Kenosha Police Department

Late 80's - Eric wanted to wear Dad's jacket

Same jacket...a lot of years later. This time it fit!

Brothers talking, getting to know one another

Evelyn, Marie, and Helen (Marie's sister)
They had to be laughing at some Italian joke — Evelyn, Marie, and Helen (Marie's sister) They had to be laughing at some Italian joke